RIVAL PRODUCT

The conference room fell silent as Sebastian's gaze swept across the somber faces of his marketing team. The air was thick with tension, heavy with the weight of unspoken fears. The latest sales reports lay scattered on the polished wood table, a grim testament to the company's struggles. The marketing manager shuffled to his feet and moved to the front, beads of sweat formed on his forehead already etched with worry as he made failed attempts to compose himself long enough to give his report, without being hammered to pieces by Sebastian, the CEO, who was tapping his finger on the table, evidently reigning in his anger at the situation on ground.

"Gentlemen, ladies," Thompson began, his tenor voice hesitant, "our competition, Ravenwood Remedy, has launched a new product. 'Euphorix' is its name." He paused, surveying the room as his team exchanged worried glances. "Euphorix is a revolutionary pain reliever, boasting faster absorption rates and longer-lasting effects than our flagship